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TV CRITIC'S CORNER -- In challenging times, CNN has been rising to the occasion -- The network is a reassuringly stable presence at a time when news organizations committed to independent reporting are dwindling.

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BOOKS - The best local book events this week - All author appearances are virtual unless otherwise noted.

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Sound Check -- Mass. artists wonder: Is it tone-deaf to release new music right now? -- During an era of heightened political tension, some local acts are reconsidering their plans for self-promotion.

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